Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleStefanos Tsitsipas, a former Grand Slam finalist and world No 3, has confirmed he has permanently parted ways with his father, Apostolos Tsitsipas, as his coach ahead of this year’s Wimbledon.Tsitsipas stated that the decision is final, unlike previous temporary splits, and that he is now seeking a "completely different" coaching dynamic. The Greek tennis star, who has seen his world ranking fall to 87th after a challenging period, believes his father has given him everything he could as a coach. He explained that while his father provided comfort, it was not the solution needed for him to advance his career and take necessary next steps. Tsitsipas previously had a brief two-month coaching spell with former Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanisevic last year. In fullWimbledon star sacks father as coach: ‘It will take him some time to accept it’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in